Neuroscience For Kids

2011 drawing contest

Judging of the 2011 NEUROSCIENCE FOR KIDS DRAWING CONTEST is finished and winners have been mailed their prizes. The 2013 NEUROSCIENCE FOR KIDS DRAWING CONTEST is now open!

A total of 624 students from 30 states and 6 countries sent in drawings. From the United States, poems arrived from Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. From outside the United States, students sent entries from Canada, Croatia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Turkey.

The artwork was first evaluated by Dr. Eric H. Chudler. He selected the finalists in the five age groups (Kindergarten - Grade 2; Grades 3 - 5; Grades 6 - 8; Grades 9 - 12; Parents/Teachers) and then a panel of 23 judges viewed all of the finalists and voted for the winners.

Here is an art gallery with some of the winning drawings:

Here were the rules:

Only one entry per person. Use either the PDF or WORD versions of the official entry form (copies of the form are acceptable) to enter a picture on the topic for your age group (see below). Drawings must be done by hand using pencils, pens, markers, and/or crayons. Feel free to use words in your drawings. Be creative!

Entries will be divided into four groups based on age:

If you are in Kindergrarten to Grade 2: Your picture should be about "My brain helps me ________."

If you are in Grade 3 to Grade 5: Your picture should be about "Brain Fitness: I keep my brain healthy by ______."

If you are in Grade 6 to Grade 8: Your picture should be about "My brain is like a _______ because _________."

If you are in Grade 9 to Grade 12: Your picture should be about "Brain research is important because________."

If you are a parent or teacher: Your picture should be about "My favorite neuroscientist is______ because ______."

Entries must be received by February 1, 2011, and cannot be returned.
People and their families associated with the Neuroscience for Kids web site are not eligible to enter the contest.
Drawings will be judged by the staff of Neuroscience for Kids or by other individuals designated by Dr. Eric H. Chudler. Drawings will be judged on the basis of originality, scientific accuracy and overall design.
At least one winner from each group will be selected. Winners will be announced by e-mail or regular mail no later than March 1, 2011. The winner agrees to allow Neuroscience for Kids to publish his/her name (first name, last initial only) and artwork on the Neuroscience for Kids web site. Winner addresses and e-mail addresses will be kept confidential and will NOT be published.
All materials received will become the property of Neuroscience for Kids and will not be returned. Neuroscience for Kids will not be held responsible for entries that are damaged or lost in the mail.
Winners will be awarded a book, CD-ROM or other prize related to the brain. The specific prizes will be announced later. Prizes will be mailed to the address listed on the winner's entry form.
Void where prohibited by law.
The 2011 drawing contest is sponsored by NEURO4KIDS.COM.

Questions about this contest should be directed to Dr. Chudler at chudler@u.washington.edu